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This is a simple list of resources that might be useful if you wish to learn Japanese.

dictionary
Jisho

hiragana and katakana
hiragana practice sheet
katakana practice sheet
Youtube: hiragana reading part 1
Youtube: hiragana reading part 2
Youtube: hiragana and katakana read and write
Youtube: pronunciation (advanced)

Wanikani (kanji)
note: only levels 1-3 are free and only covers around 100 kanji
android apps for learning kanji:
Kakugo,
Obenkyo
thanks @JustOscar

grammar resources
Tae Kim Guide to Japanese Grammar

Japanese from Zero!
common grammar mistakes
genki self-study room
grammar by example

listening practice
hibiki radio (radio show for anime/game series)

practice japanese with natives
Lang 8 (not tried myself, but seems recommended a lot. get corrected by native speakers)

other resources
Tongue Twisters

also, well worth watching:

you could also check for more recommendation:


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might add more resources as i find them. if anyone reads this and know more sources, feel free to list them, and I'll add them to the list.

also, for those wondering why i chose kin-iro mosaic:
1. you absolutely need to link at least 1 anime, regardless of the actual content
2. kin-iro is about a girl who loves Japanese culture. well worth watching if you like Japanese / is interested in Japanese culture. it's quite easy to follow, too.

update Oct 15, 2021: added Wanikani. thanks @Thochu
updated Oct 16, 2022: added Japanese from Zero! as a grammar resource, removed dead resource and added a few Youtube clips that teaches the correct pronunciation and how to write kana.